Comiskey Delivers Sensation at Black Sox Trial
Chicago July 18 Charles A Comiskey the Old Roman of baseball and owner of the White Sox caused a stir at the Black Sox conspiracy trial by leaping from his witness chair and shaking a fist at attorney Benedict Kart He denied breaking his word and said he never jumped a contract The testimony opened the case against seven players and four alleged gamblers accused of throwing the 1919 World Series Comiskey recounted his long baseball career and noted the White Sox park expansion to 32000 seats The scene followed heated questioning over his contract and career while prosecutors outlined the alleged fixing plot and Ban Johnson's expected testimony
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New York
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Joseph Jackson
Claude Williams
Cook County
Murphy to headline at Ponce de Leon arena next Tuesday
Eddie McGoorty top middleweight contender faces Frankie Murphy in a major local boxing show at Ponce de Leon next Tuesday July 26. McGoorty, famed from Australia tours and a World War I veteran, aims to edge toward Johnny Wilson’s title hopes. Murphy, fresh from a knockout of Jack Bennett in Charleston, seeks a proving win over the veteran to boost his own standing.
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Uncle Sam's
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Bill Bailey
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Supposedy
Charledton
Babe Ruth’s Longest Home Run Sparks New York Win
Babe Ruth hit his 36th homer of the season in Detroit, tying and surpassing prior marks with a 560 foot blast from Cole in the eighth inning as New York won 20 to 1. The drive, Ruth's longest of the year, came after a prior record at the Polo Grounds. Also notes Chicago split a doubleheader with Boston. Cleveland beat Washington 3 to 2 on a pitchers’ duel.
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New Orleans
Lew Whistler
Artie Goodwin
Harry McIntyre
Brooklyn
Cubs
Tia Abbott
Atlanta
Newt Fisher
Billy Smith
Carlton
Harry Vaughn
Roy Ellam
Kid Elberfeld
Young Stribling Growing Fast Says Pa in Atlanta
Pa Stribling speaks of Young Stribling rapidly growing in height and weight at Blue Ridge NC, predicting a heavyweight future after upcoming fights with Freddie Boorde. The story recalls his rapid gains, boxing skill, and Pa’s pride as the boy trains and ages toward a pro career.
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Io’e
Romans Triumph Over Cedartown In Fast Georgia League Game
In Cedartown on July 18 Rome defeated Cedartown 9 to 3 as Gross pitched well and Morrow and Kelton hit homers. LaGrange beat Carrollton 12 to 2 with Milner homering and collecting two doubles and a triple in five plate appearances. Thrasher contributed three doubles. Jes met and Walton starred in the field for their teams.
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Lindale
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Other Shake Ups Are Imminent For Yankees And Crackers
Cliff Wheafley reports more player shake ups near infield and pitching. Namer and Dewey Marshall are noted, with plans for two more before Markle departs. The infield may see changes at second base and shortstop while pitchers Marshall Suggs Napier Redgood bolster the staff. Napier is headed to join the Crackers after Reds release.
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